Security Question
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
You don't have to "learn" your security code [except when you first purchase your new bike].
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 375
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From: Arizona
We have a fob that you have to click on to activate alarm (I have 2003). So if you don't have FOB, alarm is off and you can start bike. Later alarm is more like a smart key where fob needs to always be present to start. I could be wrong, but that is my understanding. Not sure when they switched to that alarm system.
You are right, that is pretty much how the new key FOBs work. You never have to take the key fob out of your pocket. When you walk up to your bike the security system automatically disarms. When you walk away from it, it automatically arms.
I think they started using this type of system in 2009? I'm guessing.... But it has been around for a few years
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 217
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From: Green Bay wi
We have a fob that you have to click on to activate alarm (I have 2003). So if you don't have FOB, alarm is off and you can start bike. Later alarm is more like a smart key where fob needs to always be present to start. I could be wrong, but that is my understanding. Not sure when they switched to that alarm system.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 620
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From: Castle Rock, CO
You are right, that is pretty much how the new key FOBs work. You never have to take the key fob out of your pocket. When you walk up to your bike the security system automatically disarms. When you walk away from it, it automatically arms.
I think they started using this type of system in 2009? I'm guessing.... But it has been around for a few years
I think they started using this type of system in 2009? I'm guessing.... But it has been around for a few years
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